“Misting systems” could be installed in Teesside tower blocks following the devastating Grenfell Tower blaze in London.

Thirteen Group manages 20 high rise residential buildings in Teesside.

Following the tragic events at the in Kensington, west London, Thirteen has announced that “misting systems” - similar to sprinklers - could be installed in each of its tower blocks.

Thirteen said: “Following the tragic events at the Grenfell Tower block in London this morning, we would like to inform residents of our high-rise flats in the Tees Valley area that we are continuing to carry out a regular planned maintenance programme on our properties.

“As an added precaution, we are going to check all 20 of our high-rise buildings.

“We’d also like to remind residents to make sure that they are familiar with the emergency procedures in their block and to test their smoke alarms regularly.”

Speaking to The Gazette today, a spokeswoman for Thirteen Group said: “We are working on extra checks to our high rise buildings and we have recently undertaken a further fire safety check of all the high rise buildings.

“We are already looking at installing misting systems.”

Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald called for a “thorough examination” of housing stock following the tragedy, which has killed at least 17 people.

A view inside Grenfell Tower (Image: PA)

He said: “I have spoken with our chief fire officer today and Cleveland Fire Brigade will be carrying out inspections at all such properties over the next two to three weeks.

“They have already issued guidance to residents and I will be discussing that with them and others in greater detail as a matter of some urgency.

“I have also spoken with, and had information from, our major housing associations.

“Both they and Cleveland Fire Brigade are attending all these premises and are addressing residents’ immediate concerns and have distributed information leaflets.

“More information is on their websites, and neighbourhood teams are available to residents and are regularly in attendance at the properties.”

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaking to locals in north Kensington (Image: PA)

Cleveland Fire Brigade chief fire officer Ian Hayton said: “It is vital that people know what to do in the event of a fire so that they can protect themselves and their families.

“This is particularly important for the more vulnerable members of our communities, such as the over-60s, under-fives and people with mobility issues.

“The following advice is intended to keep you safe should a fire occur.”

Residents living in high-rise properties can request a free Home Fire Safety Visit by calling Cleveland Fire Brigade on 01429 874063